Besides the many benefits that lemons, strawberries and grapes bring, pregnant mothers also need to keep in mind a few things when eating these fruits.
1. Grapes
Benefits of grapes for pregnant women:
– Vitamin A and flavonol compounds in grapes help develop baby’s vision while still in the mother’s womb.
– Grapes are rich in vitamin B, which helps control metabolic rate in pregnant women.
– Folate found in grapes is important for pregnancy because it helps avoid neural tube defects in the baby.
– Potassium and sodium in grape juice stimulate the development of the fetal nervous system.
– Phosphorus in grapes also helps perfect genes in the fetus because phosphorus is part of nucleic acids.
– Magnesium in grapes helps reduce cramps for pregnant women.
– Grapes are one of the few fruits that are completely cholesterol-free and low in calories, helping pregnant women stay healthy throughout pregnancy.
– Grapes have fiber content to support digestion for pregnant women.
– Vitamin E and vitamin K of grapes help blood clot, beneficial for labor.
– Antioxidants such as anthocyanins, flavones, geraniol, linalol, nerol and tannin help increase immunity and fight infections for pregnant women.
– Grapes also contain a compound called resveratrol, which helps control cholesterol during pregnancy.
– Grape juice fights fatigue and is beneficial for the mother before labor.
– Pregnant women with arthritis, asthma, etc., if they eat grapes regularly, the disease will be controlled because grapes contain anti-inflammatory factors.
– Grapes act as a good cleanser, preventing kidney stones, improving bile flow, detoxifying the liver, increasing the health of the digestive system…
– Resveratrol – an important component of grapes that helps fight neurological diseases in pregnant women.
– Grape leaves can be used to treat uterine bleeding.
Note when pregnant mothers eat grapes:
You should choose grapes of safe origin, avoid grapes that have been sprayed or marinated with unauthorized chemicals.
Grape skins can cause indigestion in pregnant women. This can cause constipation. Therefore, you should remove the skin when eating grapes.
Eating too many grapes can cause diarrhea.
Some people have allergies when eating grapes such as stomachache, cough, vomiting, dry mouth, sore throat, headache…
2. Lemon
For pregnant women, lemon has many effects as follows:
– Lemon stimulates salivation, thereby cleansing the mouth. This helps reduce the feeling of neck discomfort and nausea for the mother.
– Lemon helps eliminate phlegm in the digestive tract, preventing gastrointestinal blockage. Therefore, it helps digestion and prevents constipation – the most common problem during pregnancy.
– The citric acid content of lemon has the effect of killing intestinal worms.
– The anti-bacterial effect of lemon helps prevent fever and infections in pregnant women.
– Lemon is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, C, thiamin, niacin, calcium, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese, panthothenic acid, vitamin B6, riboflavin and does not contain fat. These substances strengthen blood vessels, prevent internal bleeding, and play a big role in maintaining stable blood pressure during pregnancy.
– Lemon juice also helps prevent colds for pregnant women.
Limitations of lemon for pregnant women:
– During the second half of pregnancy, heartburn will appear more often and heartburn may be aggravated by lemon consumption.
– During pregnancy, oral health becomes more sensitive. The citric acid content from lemons can damage tooth enamel, leading to dental problems for pregnant women.
– Lemon does not contain protein, so it does not support maximum fetal development.
– Nitric acid content can cause some mothers to have a sore throat.
3. Strawberries
Benefits of strawberries for pregnant women’s health:
– Strawberries are foods rich in vitamin C, potassium and manganese. Therefore, this fruit is necessary to reduce blood pressure and ensure a healthy immune system for pregnant women. In addition, strawberries are also rich in B vitamins that help maintain cardiovascular health.
– Natural fibers in strawberries help pregnant women feel full quickly and maintain their ideal figure during pregnancy.
– Strawberries contain phytochemicals (natural plant substances) that are good for the health of the fetus as well as the mother.
– Manganese in strawberries has anti-inflammatory effects, fights free radicals, and reduces inflammation during pregnancy. Manganese also plays a role in building fetal bones and helping the mother’s bones stay strong and healthy.
– Potassium, vitamin K, and magnesium in strawberries also help develop bones for mother and fetus, just like manganese.
– Strawberries also help prevent gout and joint pain during pregnancy.
– Berries, including strawberries, are rich in iodine, which is useful for the functioning of the brain and nervous system of the fetus.
– Strawberries also belong to the group of fruits that contain a lot of folate, which helps prevent birth defects in the fetus.
Things to note when pregnant mothers eat strawberries:
Strawberries are easily contaminated with pesticides and plant preservative residues, so eating a lot of strawberries contaminated with chemicals can increase the risk of birth defects in your baby.
In some sensitive pregnant women, strawberries can cause allergies with signs such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, difficulty breathing, nausea…
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